Philip Meagher has scotched widespread rumours that Festival Republic plans to buy 50 per cent of the boutique annual festival in Emo

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The issue of performers' sound being cut off on stage while making political statements while performing has been brought to the forefront after The Mary Wallopers claimed they were "cut off" during their performance at the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth for displaying a Palestinian flag on stage.

The festival will return to its more traditional summer slot between Friday, August 29th and Sunday, August 31st 2025.

The grid power will ultimately reduce carbon emissions associated with powering the main stage of the festival in 2024 and reduce the need to use temporary generators.